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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.76, 659.79 and 196.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.76, 659.79 and 196.30 is: 294.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.76 : 659.79 = 196.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.76/659.79 = 196.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.76x = 659.79 × 196.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.76x = 129,516.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,516.78/439.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.52

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